Microinjections of quaternary scopolamine into the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus induce a conditioned place aversion

The pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus (PPTg) has been proposed to be critical in drug and food reward. It is a major source of cholinergic inputs to the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area, areas important in reward, and is believed to modulate activity of dopamine neurons through a choline...

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Main Author: Mehta, Rick R.
Other Authors: Franklin, Keith B. J. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1996
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=24027